If you are taking a cruise on Norwegian Prima, you may be wondering if a balcony cabin is a good option for you. In this article, we look at what you will get if you book a standard balcony cabin. … Read more
In the last couple of months, two cruise ships have been featured in Mr Beasts videos across YouTube and Facebook. If you’ve watched the videos you might be wondering which they are. I have spoken to guests who were onboard … Read more
When I sailed on Norwegian Prima, I took a journey through food that included some seriously impressive cruise ship tech and immersive dining experiences that I will never forget. I even tested a few new cruise food concepts along the … Read more
Normally when I embark on a cruise, I make sure I have packed my summer clothes and maybe some swimwear so that I can jump straight into the pool when I reach the sunny climes! That isn’t what happened on … Read more
If you’re planning a cruise, you may be wondering how long you’ll get to spend in each port of call. The amount of time a cruise ship spends in port can vary depending on various factors, including the itinerary, the … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a traditional British cruise, despite very much not being a traditional person! We had formal nights and dress codes, and I had to share my dinner table with strangers at a set time. I also came across … Read more
I’ve been cruising since I was a child, but when I wanted to take my first cruise with my friends, and suggested the idea to them, they had some funny ideas about cruising. Many of my friends were under the … Read more
If you are planning a cruise to see the Northern Lights, you may be wondering what you need to bring. It definitely isn’t an easy trip to pack for and preparation is key. I’ve just disembarked a 9 nine-night cruise … Read more
If you’ve ever seen an upside-down pineapple symbol on a cruise ship, you’ve probably wondered why it was there. Whether you’re just curious about the symbol or you want to get to started experimenting with pineapples on cruise ships, you’ll … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Bolette you may be wondering which cabin would suit you. I disembarked a cruise on Fred Olsen’s Bolette, after a wonderful adventure to Norway, “In Search of the Northern Lights”. Whilst I stayed … Read more
If you are booking a cruise, you may see the term “Guaranteed Cabin” as an option when booking. You may be wondering what this actually means, and is it something you should consider? In this article, we explore guaranteed cabins … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you might wonder if the cabin you have booked will have a fridge. In this article, we look at which cruise lines put a fridge or mini bar into your room, and what they … Read more
If considering a cruise you might wonder if the cabin you book will be soundproof. I’ve been cruising since I was 11 and In this article, we look at this question and highlight things to consider before you choose and … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Fred Olsen’s Bolette, you may be wondering if a balcony suite cabin is a good option for you. I’ve recently a cruise onboard Bolette and I stayed in a balcony cabin on deck … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest and most controversial cruise ships in the world, where only 4% of guests spoke English. The ship I was cruising on was the Costa Smeralda, an Excellence-class ship built in … Read more
Normally if you take a cruise in a balcony cabin you can look forward to views of the ocean and the ports that you’ll be visiting. That is not what happened on my last cruise though because I stayed in … Read more
If you are planning to book a cruise, you will need to think about buying travel insurance to cover the trip. If you don’t do this, you may end up losing your money if you need to cancel – or … Read more
If you have booked a cruise that sails from Southampton, you may be looking for somewhere safe to park your car whilst you are away. There are lots of different options. In this article, we explore some of the more … Read more
If you are taking a cruise from Southampton, you might consider meet-and-greet parking. Meet-and-greet parking is available at all Southampton Cruise Terminals. You will be met near the terminal by a company employee who will take your car and your … Read more
If you are taking a cruise from Southampton, you may be considering Airlynx Britannia Wharf. I have parked here in the past and would recommend them. Airlynx Parking Airlynx is a private, secure off-port car park. They transfer you from … Read more